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Back-Up Power Source Circuit





HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: Back-up Power Source Circuit
- Back-up Power Source Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The back-up power source circuit for the air conditioning amplifier assembly is shown below. Power is supplied even when turning the engine switch off and is used for diagnostic trouble code memory, etc.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FUSE (A/C)

(a) Remove the A/C fuse from the cowl side junction block LH.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:





NG -- REPLACE FUSE
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - BATTERY)





(a) Disconnect the E36 amplifier connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK -- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal